Question

Differentiate between Prokaryotic cells and Eukaryotic cells.

Answer 1

Prokaryote cell :

They dont have a well defined nucleus

their cytoplasm and nuclear material called nucleoid are mixed because

the genetic material is not membrane bound

Eukaryotic cell:

they do have a well defined nucleus

their cytoplasm and nucleus are separate by a membrane called nuclear membrane.

Answer 2

Eukaryotes:

They have a well defined nucleus.

They have membrane bound organelles.

They have linear chromosomes.

They have mitochondria.

Eg. Plant cells

Prokaryotes:

They have a nucleoid.

They don't have membrane bound organelles.

They have circular chromosomes.

They have mesosomes.

Eg. Bacterial cells.